Most are aware of the need for a living will, advance healthcare directives, and power of attorney for others to direct their healthcare. Unfortunately, a lot of people put off getting these things in place.
There are important decisions that should be considered when you’re ready to address the situation.
First, it’s important to understand your current health conditions. Take time to discuss with your doctors how they might progress as you get older.
With that knowledge, you then can think about your preferences for any future medical care. Talking it over with family and friends can help you determine what instructions you might want to make in a living will or advance directive.
It’s very important to express your wishes in writing as well as in conversations with loved ones and friends. Having the appropriate legal documents will make things easier for all concerned.
If you’ve gotten prepared well in advance of your senior years, be sure to re-evaluate your decisions periodically in case your health conditions or preferences have changed. Get help from your doctors to assess what makes sense.
Council of Seniors Wants Your Retirement to Be Worry-Free
In retirement, you always can use extra income. Here at Council of Seniors, we’re hard at work to get Congress to pass The SAVE Benefits Act. You need this bill to recover Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLAs) that should have been provided in recent years. The sum of $581 has been withheld from seniors, and it’s time for it to be returned.
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